Automated Washer Cleaning (US/FDA)
Note: The internal paddles may be cleaned either using an automated washer (see below) or
manually as described in Manual Cleaning (US/FDA) (on page 22).
To clean the internal paddles using an automated washer, follow the steps below.
1. Inspect internal paddles as described in Pre-Cleaning Inspection (Alternate/CE) (on page
21).
2. Place internal paddles in the washer according to your protocols and the washer
manufacturer's instructions. The internal paddles may be fully immersed, including cables
and connector. Water must be able to circulate freely around the paddles. Do not overcrowd
the washer, and do not wrap cables around the paddles.
3. Wash internal paddles using the following automated washer parameters.
Cycle
Prewash
Enzyme Treatment
Main Wash
Rinse
Critical Water Rinse
Dry
*See AAMI TIR34:2014/(R)2017 for critical water specifications.
4. Inspect internal paddles as described below in Post-Cleaning Inspection.
Post-Cleaning Inspection (US/FDA)
1. After the internal paddles have been cleaned, inspect the paddles to ensure that no visible
soil remains. If any soil is found, repeat the cleaning procedure.
2. Inspect the internal paddles for deterioration or defects as described in step 2 of the
Pre-Cleaning Inspection (US/FDA) (on page 21).
Duration
2 minutes
2 minutes
2 minutes
9 minutes
4 minutes
7 minutes or until no
visible water is left on
the device
Sterilizable Internal Defibrillation Paddles Instructions for Use
Fluid Type
Tap water
Hot tap water with
treatment Enzol
®
Enzymatic Detergent
(pH per automated
washer protocol)
Heated tap water with
Valsure
®
Neutral
Detergent (pH per
automated washer
protocol)
Hot tap water
Heated critical water*
Not applicable
English
Target Temperature
< 16°C (61°F)
Per cleaner
manufacturer's
directions or 43° to
82°C (109° to 180°F)
Per detergent
manufacturer's
directions or 66°C
(151°F)
43° to 82°C (109° to
180°F)
66°C (151°F)
≤ 116°C (241°F)
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